Act now: Paid Leave starts January 1 

Paid Leave set to take applications early for new parents!

As we prepare for January 1, 2026, Paid Leave is now accepting applications from employees at select partner organizations to test our application. We're starting with a small group of employers so we can test our systems and deliver the best possible experience when we open to the rest of the state.   After this phase, we anticipate opening applications early for all parents who welcomed a child in 2025. Opening applications early will give workers and employers time to plan ahead and prepare for the start of Paid Leave in January.

Employers: Prepare today 

Step 1: Set up your accounts

The most important thing to do today is to get your accounts ready for Paid Leave. You will need your Employer Account (at uimn.org) and a Paid Leave Administrator Account (at paidleave.mn.gov). 

✅ Register for or log in to your Employer Account at uimn.org. Then, designate a Paid Leave Administrator in your Employer Account.

✅ Create a Paid Leave Administrator Account at paidleave.mn.gov. Set up the account now so you’re ready when employees start applying for leave. 

Step 2: Notify your employees You must notify your employees about Paid Leave by December 1, 2025.  ✅ Hang the Paid Leave workplace poster (PDF). ✅ Provide individual notices (Word Doc) to your employees.

Step 3: Set your workplace policies

There are other important decisions you can make today to make Paid Leave work best for your organization.

✅ Learn more about decisions you can make about premiums, leave policies, and more on the Paid Leave website. 

Stay informed